American Philosophical Association
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The American Philosophical Association is the primary professional organization for philosophers in the United States, dedicated to promoting scholarly research, teaching, and the exchange of ideas in philosophy.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
learned society
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professional association → |
| abbreviation |
APA
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| activity |
advocates for philosophy in education
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issues professional guidelines → publishes newsletters → supports job placement services in philosophy → |
| aim |
foster communication among philosophers
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promote diversity and inclusion in philosophy → support early-career philosophers → |
| collaboratesWith |
other philosophical societies
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philosophy departments → |
| country |
United States
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| field |
philosophy
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| focus |
professional standards in philosophy
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scholarly research in philosophy → teaching of philosophy → |
| founded |
1900
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| foundedAs |
American Philosophical Association
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| hasCommittee |
Committee on Academic Career Opportunities and Placement
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Committee on Philosophy in Two-Year Colleges → Committee on Teaching of Philosophy → Committee on the Status of Black Philosophers → Committee on the Status of Women in the Profession → |
| hasDivision |
Central Division
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Eastern Division → Pacific Division → |
| language |
English
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| membershipType |
individual membership
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institutional membership → |
| offers |
prizes and awards in philosophy
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research grants and fellowships → |
| organizes |
academic conferences
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annual divisional meetings → |
| primaryMembership |
philosophers
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philosophy graduate students → philosophy teachers → |
| purpose |
facilitate exchange of ideas in philosophy
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promote philosophical scholarship → support teaching of philosophy → |
| regionServed |
United States
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| scope |
national
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| sector |
nonprofit
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| subjectOf |
job market reports in philosophy
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professional ethics guidelines in philosophy → |
| website |
https://www.apaonline.org/
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Referenced by (8)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Alvin Plantinga
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Felix Adler → Hilary Putnam → John Dewey → Willard Van Orman Quine → |
memberOf |
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Lippincott Award
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administeredBy |
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American Philosophical Association
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foundedAs |
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Lippincott Award
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sponsor |